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Keppel reports on the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's decisions not to fund most of the peace requests received, noting that the preparedness frenzy has made them cautious.

Jordan invites Addams to Drake University to lecture about world peace and a topic of her choice.

Addams explains to Wilson that making preparations for war, while maintaining neutrality, would damage the United States' international reputation.

Addams elaborates on how women can contribute to internationalism and peace after the war.

Addams lists several points of concern against the war and the issue of "preparedness" to Fisher.

Addams states her opinion on military preparedness in the Chicago Tribune.

French informs Addams that her telegram has been received, and that she has passed it along to President Wilson. She also discusses the importance of cooperation in the interest of peace.

A pamphlet urges citizens to create an active and militant peace movement to combat a menace to spiritual salvation.

Addams sends Dodds literature on the Woman's Peace Party. It also noted that there are members of Dodd's group that are interested in the Navy League, which does not agree with the Woman's Peace Party.

Keringhan would like to know Addams' opinion on the international armament plan that has been proposed.

Hyers writes for Addams and addresses concerns about Rettig's plan for a citizen's convention to fight the preparedness movement.

A report of a debate on peace and war preparedness held at the Hackensack Woman's Club.

Villard suggests points that Addams might argue in her testimony before the Senate Military Affairs committee, highlighting the political and costs drawbacks of militarization.

Addams is quoted during testimony that she no longer follows Theodore Roosevelt.

Addams testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee against indulging in military preparedness.

Hyers sends Harrison the material she requested on military preparedness for a school debate.

Parsons sends Addams materials arguing for peace and asks for her support of a Senate resolution (enclosed) to empower a Neutral Nations Conference.

Hyers sends Johnson materials on preparedness.

Thomas writes for Addams, asking for copies of Crane's recent article and querying her on her views on preparedness.

Martine thanks Kent for the information about the International Women's Congress he sent.

Cook is concerned about Wilson's preparedness plan.

Dorman had previously requested materials on "preparedness" as a strategy and the Woman's Peace Party has sent him information on the issue.

Leek had previously asked for information about preparedness, so the Woman's Peace Party sent various literature on the subject.

Matthews is participating in an inter-high school debate and requests information on opposition to the enlargement of the United States navy.

Taylor expresses thanks to Addams for her letter, and asks for any additional advice regarding an upcoming debate on a proposed increase in naval power.

Karsten responds to Taylor and makes suggestions to his argument for a statewide debate in North Carolina.

Kellogg would like to work out a definitive plan for anti-preparedness.

Karsten sends Matthews some literature regarding military preparedness and refers him to other sources of information which she believes would benefit him.

Lester outlines his public service plan to Addams, which includes setting up public service leagues in every voting district that shall discuss the issue of preparedness, among other topics.

Kellogg discusses the need for positive action by peace groups lest the preparedness boosters win out.

Karsten updates Addams on work done in the Woman's Peace Party, including a meeting of the Chicago Woman's Club where a peace resolution was presented.

Parsons urges Addams to pressure Henry Ford to undertake a petition campaign to Congress against preparedness.

Laddey offers to collaborate on peace work with Addams.

Karsten sends Gifford peace materials that he requested from Addams.

Webber writes to Addams about her opposition to the war and hopes that the United States will not enter.

Fox tells Addams about preparedness parades in Los Angeles and questions whether the organizers are profiting by the war.

Karsten thanks Fox for sending a news clipping (not found) about the preparedness parade in Los Angeles.

Karsten sends Eliot peace literature and provides updates on the Woman's Peace Party's activities.

Karsten updates Addams on Woman's Peace Party activities and a proposed meeting with presidential candidate Charles Evans Hughes.

Thomas updates Addams on the activities of the Woman's Peace Party.

Breshkovsky praises Addams for her work in the peace movement.

Young warns Addams about the effects of military training on young men.

Karsten sends Told some literature regarding preparedness

Denison expresses her opposition to Addams's request to demand a referendum from President Wilson because of the current political climate in the U.S. and the need to build defense against Germany.

A "Rreal American Citizen" calls for a boycott of subsidized newspapers due to their warmongering.

Karsten sends McAfee literature on compulsory military training.

Karsten tells Zueblin that she will give Addams the article he sent on her return to Chicago.

Brown testifies on behalf of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's United States Section for a dramatic reduction in American military spending and and for universal disarmament.

Knight argues that aerial warfare should be regulated because it is too dangerous.

Report about club women questioning women on their support for American military.

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